New to group - lots of questions - food allergies

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> Hello,

I am new to the group. I have a twelve year old son with

> Asperger's Syndrome. He has been on the GFCF diet for about 4

> years. He is doing really well but he is entering middle school

> next year and is starting to receive some teasing about

the " weird "

> food he eats. I think my children are the only vegetarians in the

school! How can you tell if your child is ready to go off

> the diet and start using enzymes? What kind of enzymes are

> recommended? We use Wild Oats brand Enzyme Complex but I just

> give it to him once a day when he takes his vitamins. He is

really

> good about the diet, rarely complains and never cheats.

>

> I also have a three year old daughter with sensory integration

> problems and possible Asperger's Syndrome. We have had her

> evaluated by an OT but not by a doctor.

>

> She has had severe eczema her whole life. We have

> taken her off gluten, diary and corn. The eczema is slowing down

> but never completely goes away. Corn seems to be the worst

> offender but here must be something else because she is still

> breaking out. Any ideas? She has a limited ability to tolerate

> tastes and textures and only likes soft, bread-like food.

>

> I have raised all of my children as vegetarian and they do

> not have any interest in trying meat. This has really become a

> difficult situation because of soy. I suspect my three year old

is allergic to soy because she will demand to eat soy hotdogs all

> day. She likes lentils in her soup but wont eat them any other

> way. Are there any other vegetarians with possible soy allergies

out there with some advice?

>

> We are considering getting the kids tested but we are not

> really sure what to expect. My son is terrified of needles and

> shots. Does the testing have to be done through a DAN doctor?

> Will insurance cover any of it? How much does it cost? What

> information can I expect to get? Thanks for reading this very

long

> email and to anyone who responds! Renee

>